Doctoral Candidates in Finance (f/m/d)

Overview

Being one of the best faculties in Economics in Germany, the TUM School of Management is building a unique bridge between Management and Technology within an international teaching and learning environment. The newly established Chair of Digital Finance is looking for Doctoral Candidates (f/m/d).

Qualifications

• Candidates should have completed (or are completing) a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Management/Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Information Systems.
• Superior academic track record.
• Enthusiasm for conducting high-quality and innovative empirical research in Asset Pricing, Investments, Behavioral Finance, Financial Risk Management, or Financial Technology.
• Strong statistical training and quantitative research methods; profound knowledge in machine learning techniques is an advantage.
• Experience with programming languages, such as R, Python, or Stata.
• Excellent English language skills; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will work under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Florian Weigert on research projects in Asset Pricing, Investments, Behavioral Finance, Financial Risk Management, or Financial Technology.
• Participation in the Ph.D. program of the TUM School of Management.
• Support the teaching activities of the Chair of Digital Finance.
• Work on third‑party funded projects.

Offer

• A stimulating, dynamic and multi‑disciplinary research environment in one of the world’s leading universities.
• Diverse and demanding work at the intersection of Finance and Technology.
• 75% position; remuneration will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (E13 TV‑L).
• The position is limited to a duration of four years.

TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for people with disabilities. Applications from people with disabilities with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference.

Expected Starting Date: September 1st, 2026 (or by arrangement).